2008 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2008 BMW 550 and 2008 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 583 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang. 2008 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW 550 | 2008 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4006 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |